Shipmates' Memories

Owen Birk (now of Livingston, TX)

USS Picking in Hong Kong Harbor 1967

Battle Ensign after shore bombardment - Gulf of Tonkin '67

Owen Birk at Hedgehogs - San Diego '66                                                                   Sonar Gang - San Diego '66

Mary Sue & Her All Girl Bos'un Mates                                                                   Depth Charges and BTs

3"/50 Mount                                                                                                  Torpedo Tubes

Heavy Seas                                                                            Shore bombardment Gulf of Tonkin '67

Mail Call delivery!                                                                            Highlining to AO